The distance between Surabaya and Ambon Island is around 2,014km (1,252 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Surabaya to Ambon Island by plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Surabaya if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ).
Garuda Indonesia
+ 4 othersTake a ferry to Namlea and then to Galala.
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Ambon Island by plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 569,160 ($38) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,077,525 ($340).
The distance between Surabaya and Ambon Island is around 2,014km (1,252 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,745km (1,084 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Surabaya and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 5,077,525 ($340).
The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 569,160 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Surabaya and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once a week.
Pelni and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Surabaya and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 3 days 2h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Surabaya to Ambon Island typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surabaya to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 5,077,525 ($340).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 50m | IDR 5,077,525($340) | on demand | 3,121km (1,939 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 2h | IDR 629,075($42) | once a week | 2,040km (1,268 miles) |
Ferry to Ambon | 3 days 13h | IDR 569,160($38) | once a week | 2,014km (1,252 miles) |
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.